Texas SBA ® Black Owned Business Certification celebrates the progress and success made by Black entreprenuers against the odds. Since 1619, Black people have been severly disadvantaged with 246 years of chattel slavery, another 80 years of segregation (ie. Black Codes; Aparthied), and now enjoy 59 years of equal access equal opportunitiy throughout United States society. Without Black people founding the United States, this country would not be the most powerful empire in world history. Take pride in your heritage with Texas SBA ® Black Owned Business Certification. Register Here.
Texas SBA ® Black Owned Business Certification is awarded to companies owned by one (1) or more people self-declaring Black heritage 1. This credential empowers Black entreprenuers to give purchasing managers, contractors, lenders, customers, and others business partners evidence their company is registered with Black Owned Business Certification. Affirmative Action, Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI), and other social initiatives encourage stakeholders to solicit Black-owned business partners as evidence of their committment towards social justice. Get Certified Today.
Diversity Equity Inclusion
Executive Order 11246 introduced Affirmative Action to American society in 1968 attempting to "right the wrongs" of government-sanctioned racial discrimination against Black Americans. United States policy and society's goal is to ensure the fair treatment and full-participation of all human beings while considering their unique experiences. Diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion; Equity in resource allocation, economic access; and Inclusion for those people historically disadvantaged are society's stated principles. Texas SBA® Black Owned Business Certification is effective marketing. Sign-Up Now.
Requirements for Black Owned Business Certification1
Definition of Black: Any person with "one drop" of "Black blood" by even one Black ancestor is considered Black or Negro.
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51% or more of the company must be owned by one (1) or more people self-declaring "Black" heritage. |
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Company Must be Registered with State of Texas. |
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Texas SBA® Black Owned Business Certification does not require audited financial statements; no minimum years in operation; no "on-site examination" of your company's office, and U.S. citizenship is not required. Get Certified Now.
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Verify Ownership & Personal Identity |
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Texas SBA® Black Owned Business Certification should be obtained by all Black business owners. This credential may grant entry into diversity programs, develop customer loyalty and community recognition, form business alliances, plus countless other benefits. Your "Black Experience" is distinct from others in America and should be celebrated. Sign-Up Now.
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